Czech Republic makes it illegal to openly support Russia’s war against Ukraine.

11:05 AM  (Updated:  April 26, 2025 2:19 pm)

Zelensky meets Trump for 'productive' meeting at Pope Francis's funeral, White House says.

The two leaders agreed to hold further talks after the service, Sky News reported, citing Vatican sources.

2:06 PM

Moscow claims to retake Kursk Oblast, confirms North Korean troop deployment for first time.

Russian forces have fully retaken the territory of Kursk Oblast, the Russian border region partially held by Ukraine since last August, the Kremlin claims.

1:46 PM

Russian EW systems designer reportedly killed in car bombing in Bryansk.

Yevgeny Rytikov was killed when he and his colleague entered a car in the Russian city of Bryansk, some 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the Russia-Ukraine border, RBC-Ukraine wrote, citing undisclosed Ukrainian Defense Forces sources.

1:30 PM

Ukraine detains Russian 'shadow fleet' ship smuggling stolen grain from Crimea, SBU says.

Investigators said the vessel had loaded around 5,000 tons of stolen Ukrainian wheat from the Russian-occupied port city of Sevastopol in late 2024 and attempted to disguise its operations by sailing under the flag of an Asian country.

1:14 PM

Secret Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program seems to malfunction, Reuters reports.

A Russian space satellite that U.S. officials tie to its nuclear anti-satellite weapon program seems to be spinning uncontrollably and may no longer be functioning, Reuters reported on April 25, citing U.S. experts.

10:41 AM  (Updated:  April 26, 2025 12:46 pm)

3 killed, 25 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

Russian attacks against Ukraine killed at least three people and injured at least 22, including a child, over the past day, regional authorities reported on April 26.

11:28 AM

Trump adamant about Russia keeping Ukraine's land but flexible on formal Crimea recognition, Times reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump believes the Ukrainian leader “really has no choice” but to agree to the terms, according to a source close to U.S Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

10:54 AM

CIA confirms deputy director’s son killed while fighting in Ukraine.

The son of a deputy head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was killed "while fighting in the conflict in Ukraine" in 2024, a CIA spokesperson said on April 25, according to NBC News.

9:54 AM  (Updated:  April 26, 2025 10:39 am)

Russia continues deadly strikes on Ukraine, attack on Pavlohrad kills 3, injures at least 15, including children.

A five-story building in Pavlohrad came under attack and several fires were reported in the city.

10:21 AM

US signals support for Europe's peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine, Telegraph reports.

While U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to commit American troops, U.S. officials have reportedly opened the door to providing intelligence-sharing and logistical aid to the so-called "coalition of the willing."

10:04 AM

Major companies' online services crash in Ukraine due to 'technical failures.'

Diia, Ukraine's state mobile application for government services, and online services of several major companies are temporarily inaccessible due to technical failures, the media reported on April 26.

9:15 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 947,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 1,110 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

8:44 AM

Zelensky arrives in Rome to attend Pope Francis's funeral.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska have arrived in Rome to attend Pope Francis's funeral, RBK-Ukraine reported on April 26, citing Zelensky's spokesperson.

6:43 AM

UNHCR reducing aid to displaced Ukrainian refugees due to major funding cuts.

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced to Reuters on April 26 that it has had to scale back support for newly displaced Ukrainians due to significant funding losses.

5:03 AM

Ukraine to receive over $39 billion in budget support from international partners this year, Shmyhal says.

Ukraine expects to receive over $39 billion in confirmed budget support from international partners in 2025, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on April 25.

3:03 AM

Ukraine, Russia 'very close to a deal,' Trump says.

"They are very close to a deal, and the two sides should now meet, at very high levels, to 'finish it off.' Most of the major points are agreed to," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

1:46 AM

Ukraine will only discuss occupied territories after a ceasefire is reached, Zelensky says.

"We are ready for dialogue in any... format, at any time, but only after a real signal that Russia is ready to end the war," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

12:28 AM

Ukraine, allies working on security guarantees potentially similar to NATO Article 5, Zelensky says.

Security guarantees could include not "Article 5 itself, but specifically those forces and the protection that Article 5 provides to NATO countries," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

12:00 AM

Belarus weekly

Belarus Weekly: Russian, Belarusian security services plan violent attacks on Belarusian diaspora

11:14 PM

Ukraine '3 weeks late' in signing minerals deal, peace talks 'going smoothly,' Trump says.

"Ukraine, headed by (President) Volodymyr Zelensky, has not signed the final papers on the very important rare earths deal with the United States. It is at least three weeks late," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

2:25 PM  (Updated:  April 25, 2025 10:09 pm)

Ukraine, Europe's ceasefire proposal includes US security guarantees, no recognition of Crimea, Reuters reports.

The document, reprinted in full by the news outlet, contains numerous points that show the diverging viewpoints of the U.S. on one side, and Ukraine and its European allies on the other as they seek to end Russia's full-scale invasion.

10:03 PM

Ukraine war latest: High-ranking Russian general killed in car bombing near Moscow amid Witkoff-Putin meeting

9:44 PM

War analysis

Front-line situation not severe enough for Ukraine to be forced to accept Trump's deal, experts say

9:28 PM

Possible meeting with Zelensky at Pope Francis' funeral in Rome, Trump says.

The two leaders have not met in person since a tense February meeting in the Oval Office, where Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelensky for what they called a lack of gratitude for American support in Ukraine’s fight against Russia.

8:28 PM

Human story

Ukraine shocked by torture of captive journalist, as at least 30 remain in Russian hands